-An hilarious account of Arthur's attempts to earn enough money to buy a T-shirt and cap, assisted by his sister Violet.Simple business concepts are ingeniously woven into the story. This marvelous book will capture the interest of eager learners and creative teachers.' , YC. Children's Choices for 1982 (IRA/CBC)Children's Books of 1981 (Library of Congress)
In this classic Arthur Adventure, everyone's favorite aardvark is unhappy about going on vacation with his family. But when their trip is rained out and the family ends up stuck in a motel, he shows them how to make the best of a bad situation.
Kids will love listening along as Marc Brown reads this classic Arthur story.
Arthur decides to make Mother and Father special Christmas cookies as a present. But when the cookies are finally finished, they are hard as rocks! Can Arthur think of a way to turn this disaster into the best Christmas present ever?
Violet's camping out too, but her friends don't want Arthur around. So Arthur decidesto collect slimy things he knows Violet wouldn't like. But he doesn't count on slippery rocks and swooping bats, or hunger pangs. Then he smells hot dogs roasting over a warm fire...
This collection includes:
ARTHUR'S FAMILY VACATION: In this Arthur Adventure, our favorite aardvark is unhappy about going on vacation with his family. But when their trip is rained out and the family ends up stuck in a motel, he shows them how to make the best of a bad situation. ARTHUR GOES TO CAMP: Arthur has had enough of Camp Meadowbrook. The rotten food, poison ivy, and barking counselors make him a very unhappy camper! Homesick Arthur is ready to run away from camp until he inadvertently wins the scavenger hunt for his team.
ARTHUR BABYSITS: Arthur's experience babysitting for the terrible Tibble twins is more challenging than he expected! The feisty little ones almost get the best of the adorable aardvark, but he is finally able to settle them down with an imaginative story.
ARTHUR MEETS THE PRESIDENT: When Arthur wins the "How I Can Help Make America Great'' contest, he and his classmates are excited about attending the special ceremony at the White House. But when Arthur learns he has to recite his winning essay on TV, he is terrified! When his notes are blown away by the helicopter's wind, it is his irrepressible sister, D.W., who saves the day and underscores Brown's message that, "We can all help to make America great by helping others.''
ARTHUR'S BABY: Arthur is plainly worried about the new baby expected at his house, but his plucky kid sister, D. W. is delighted. While D. W. learns how to diaper and helps her mother pack for the hospital, Arthur keeps his distance. But one day, when D.W. has to ask for Arthur's help to keep Baby Kate from crying, he steps in and learns that the new addition to his family isn't so bad after all.
ARTHUR'S HALLOWEEN: Arthur finds everything about Halloween scary: his little sister's costume, even his morning snack! But he's most afraid of the big spooky house on the corner where no one wants to go trick-or-treating. His fears are eventually soothed once Arthur realizes things don't always turn out the way you imagine.
Arthur's adventures are now available on audio. This special collection includes:
ARTHUR'S FIRST SLEEPOVER: What could top a sleepover in the backyard with Buster and the Brain? When rumors start that a spaceship has landed in the neighborhood the idea of camping under the stars takes on a whole new meaning. Arthur's sister D.W. is so sure that he will see an alien on his overnight that she gives him her camera. When they hear muffled footsteps approaching their tent and see strange flashes of light, it seems D.W. was right! Or was she?
ARTHUR'S TOOTH: Arthur, tired of being the only one in his class who still has all his baby teeth, waits impatiently for his loose tooth to fall out.
ARTHUR'S BIRTHDAY: Arthur's friends must decide which party to attend when Francine schedules her birthday party for the same day as Arthur's birthday party.
ARTHUR'S PET BUSINESS: Arthur's determination to prove he is responsible enough to have a puppy brings him a menagerie of animals to care for.
ARTHUR'S NEW PUPPY: Arthur is delighted when he finally gets his new puppy, Pal, but his "accidents" and all-night barking make life miserable for the entire family, until Arthur comes up with a solution.
ARTHUR WRITES A STORY: What makes a story entertaining? That's the question Arthur asks himself when Mr. Ratburn gives a creative writing assignment to the class. When D.W. yawns through Arthur's first story, he worries that his tale isn't exciting enough. Is the setting to humdrum? Maybe he needs to research his subject more thoroughly. With every new angle, Arthur's story takes one more hilarious step further away from his original idea - but is the end result really the tale he wants to tell?
Lillian Hoban's classic Arthur tales are now available in one audio collection!
Arthur's Honey Bear:
Arthur and his sister, Violet, are selling all their old toys in a tag sale. Even Arthur's Honey Bear! But Arthur finds there's more than one way to say good-bye to an old friend.
Arthur's Pen Pal:
Arthur thinks his pen pal is more fun than his little sister. Little sisters don't do things like karate and wrestling: or do they? It takes a surprise letter to show Arthur that sometimes there's more to sisters, and pen pals, than meets the eye!
Arthur's Christmas Cookies:
Arthur decides to make Mother and Father special Christmas cookies as a present. But when the cookies are finally finished, they are hard as rocks! Can Arthur think of a way to turn this disaster into the best Christmas present ever?
Arthur's Funny Money:
Here's a hilarious account of Arthur's attempts to earn enough money to buy a T-shirt and cap, assisted by his sister, Violet. Simple business concepts are ingeniously woven into the story. This marvelous audiobook will capture the interest of eager learners and creative teachers.
Arthur's Prize Reader:
Arthur is sure he will win the Super Chimp Comics contest. He's also sure his sister Violet can't read. But Violet can read, maybe even better than Arthur.
Arthur's Camp-Out:
Violet and her friends go camping so Arthur decides to camp out, too."
Arthur's experience babysitting for the terrible Tibble twins is more challenging than he expected! The feisty little ones almost get the best of the adorable aardvark, but he is finally able to settle them down with an imaginative story.
Kids will love listening along as beloved author/illustrator, Marc Brown reads this exciting story!
Art, a young boy, joyfully draws scribbles that squiggle, splotches with blotches, zigs and zags, doodles and dogs, and so much more! Children are introduced to the imaginative world of art and how a picture really can be worth a thousand words. Narration and music by the versatile Bobby McFerrin. Directed by Konstantin Bronzit. A co-production of Weston Woods Studios, Studio Mir and Rembrandt Films.
Read and discover all about art. What do artists paint? What shapes can you see in art? Read and discover more about the world! This series of non-fiction readers provides interesting and educational content, with activities and project work.
An Oxford Press Audio production.
